Astronaut VistA

What is Astronaut VistA

Astronaut VistA is not a version of VistA but is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently WorldVistA and OpenVistA).

Astronaut packages servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so they function together seamlessly.

Astronaut Features

Depending on the version of Astronaut used, one or more the these features are available:

• Medsphere OVID - A Mumps to Java bridge system
• TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
• EWD (soon) -- A MUMPS to Java bridge.

Where can I get Astronaut VistA

You can download the current version of Astronaut VistA from the

• Astronaut WorldVistA sourceforge page.

or

• Astronaut OpenVistA(tm) Sourceforge page - Astronaut installers for Medsphere's OpenVistA]

Installation Instructions

To isntall Astronaut, you must choose a version of VistA to install, and then decide if you want to install on a rpm based system or a debian based system. It helps if you already understand a little about GNU/Linux to get this working. If this seems a little over your head, you can get help with GNU/Linux at your local Linux Users Group.